1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 This week we’re talking about how to develop your creative palette and style without being derivative. This is a subject that applies across different creative practices from art to writing and even how you dress or decorate your home. &amp;nbsp; Thank you to this week’s sponsor: Try their products and support our show by going to DrinkLMNT.com/ABeautifulMess &amp;nbsp; Steal like an Artist by Austin Kleon &amp;nbsp; Steps to develop your creative palette: Step one: Develop your taste (Be a fan! Appreciate art!) Step two: MAKE DERIVITIVE WORK (keep doing so until your own style emerges) Step three: Keep developing, keep growing, keep making (to infinity &amp;amp; beyond) &amp;nbsp; BOOK REPORT State of Wonder by Ann Patchett &amp;nbsp; You can support us by leaving us a couple of 5 star recipe reviews this week at&amp;nbsp;abeautifulmess.com Have a topic idea for the podcast? Write in to us at podcast@abeautifulmess.com or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011. &amp;nbsp; A Beautiful Mess Podcast http://abmpodcast.libsyn.com/website <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/40732440/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/40732440